Mahindra XUV500 niggles & solutions

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Finally got the opportunity to take my XUV for a long drive. Drove to Calicut & back over the last weekend with some detours in Wayanad. Overall drive was awesome, but wasn't niggle free . Fortunately nothing new, all had been reported earlier.

Issues faced
- The map interface froze at some point. Stopped responding to touch/key-press. A restart fixed it. Faced the issue only once through the 1000km trip.
- The cruise control shut off itself while trying to increase speed using "+" control button. This happened twice and both times, a restart fixed it. The second time, I continued for a few kms to see if it gets back to normal, but nothing happened.
- Rattling noise from the hood over instrument panel. This ones really irritating. Any DIY suggestions to fix it temporary until the next visit to MASS ?
- The 12v point for the second row seems to be not working. I haven't checked it earlier, so not sure if it was not working from day 1.
- Outside air/odour creeps in even while the AC is in "re-circulation" mode.

Issues faced
- The map interface froze at some point. Stopped responding to touch/key-press. A restart fixed it. Faced the issue only once through the 1000km trip.
- The cruise control shut off itself while trying to increase speed using "+" control button. This happened twice and both times, a restart fixed it. The second time, I continued for a few kms to see if it gets back to normal, but nothing happened.
- Rattling noise from the hood over instrument panel. This ones really irritating. Any DIY suggestions to fix it temporary until the next visit to MASS ?
- The 12v point for the second row seems to be not working. I haven't checked it earlier, so not sure if it was not working from day 1.
- Outside air/odour creeps in even while the AC is in "re-circulation" mode.

Mine is a W8 FWD, Mar 2015 manufactured.

Will try solving your issues point wise.

- Map freezing once a while is common, as reported by W8 users, I drive W6 so cant give a certain reply, still you can bring this to the notice of MASS.

- Once you increase the speed more than 30kmph with the + button, the cruise control auto shuts and can be used again once switching off and again starting the car. Try not using it as a accelerator.

- The rattle can be solved at the service centre, they wont take much time. Some have tried DIY for this issue by inserting some sponge or rubber material.

- You can try inserting the charger firmly inside the point, still if doesnt work, might be fuse issue or contact terminal problem, MASS can help.

-Outside air creeping in is very minimal in my case, happens with other cars even. I notice it only when driving through smoke or when crossing highly polluting commercial vehicles.

These are minor issues, nothing that cant be sorted out. I was prepared for them before the purchase, so dont be too bothered and enjoy your drive.

- Once you increase the speed more than 30kmph with the + button, the cruise control auto shuts and can be used again once switching off and again starting the car. Try not using it as a accelerator.

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Originally Posted by PADAS

- The cruise control shut off itself while trying to increase speed using "+" control button. This happened twice and both times, a restart fixed it. The second time, I continued for a few kms to see if it gets back to normal, but nothing happened.

Actually, it works like this. If you press and hold the + button for more than 10 seconds (I think!), it automatically disengages the cruise control for that ignition cycle. It's a safety feature. The system does not want a scenario where the button gets stuck.

The correct way to increase speed using the + button (without the risk of stopping the car to reset the system) is to press once, release, again press and leave. You can do this till you attain the desired speed. Each time you press and leave, the speed increases by 2kmph.

I got my button changed thinking it was a flaw. Then I read the manual, and the ASC folks were also not aware. This 'feature' is clearly explained in the manual. Was a good reason to read the manual, cover to cover

Actually, it works like this. If you press and hold the + button for more than 10 seconds (I think!), it automatically disengages the cruise control for that ignition cycle. It's a safety feature. The system does not want a scenario where the button gets stuck.

You are right . I too found it in the owners manual later. Manual says "If switch is pressed for more than 12 secs, the switch is assumed to be malfunctioning and the cruise functionality ceases to function in that ignition cycle. To resume functionality, ignition has to toggled."

- Rattling noise from the hood over instrument panel. This ones really irritating. Any DIY suggestions to fix it temporary until the next visit to MASS ?
-ed.

I found out, during a wash recently that the Plastic Engine Cover on my friends W8 was loosely strung. I tried pressing it snap in place many times, but did not succeed. Then I removed the cover only to realize that the rubber grommets that hold the cover to the engine body (actually 2 of them) were missing.
Wonder how, when the vehicle is just over an year old! This could be a reason for rattle from the hood at times I guess.

I searched the thread, I could not find any user complaining of black smoke. I have a dear colleague's W8, which has completed 12K and a little more than a year since purchase. I can find thick black smoke from the car when revving from idle or when climbing a ramp. Though the smoke disappears in mid RPMs, it still comes back with full glory at high RPMs. The fuelling is always from SHELL bangalore. Has other users experienced this?

Last year after completing my Ladakh trip, I had a similar issue. The problem was compounded together with sluggish pick up. I had the engine air filter exchanged but did not help. Finally it turned out that the air mass sensor, which controls the quantity of air intake to the engine was clogged with dust and mud. Just ask your ASC in investigate along these lines.
Hope this helps.

- The cruise control shut off itself while trying to increase speed using "+" control button. This happened twice and both times, a restart fixed it. The second time, I continued for a few kms to see if it gets back to normal, but nothing happened.

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Originally Posted by rahul_kej

- Once you increase the speed more than 30kmph with the + button, the cruise control auto shuts and can be used again once switching off and again starting the car. Try not using it as a accelerator.

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Originally Posted by triedeverything

Actually, it works like this. If you press and hold the + button for more than 10 seconds (I think!), it automatically disengages the cruise control for that ignition cycle. It's a safety feature. The system does not want a scenario where the button gets stuck.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PADAS

You are right . I too found it in the owners manual later. Manual says "If switch is pressed for more than 12 secs, the switch is assumed to be malfunctioning and the cruise functionality ceases to function in that ignition cycle. To resume functionality, ignition has to toggled."

That is right, keep pressing it for 8 or 9 seconds, it gets off for the ignition cycle. Two ways to increase the speed:

option 1) press the + button one time to increase by 2 kmph, repeat this as many times as you need or
option 2) simply press the accelerator pedal to go the desired speed and press the + button 3 times in quick succession.

option 2 is much better since it avoids hearing the click sound too many times and fear of the cruise getting disengaged for the ignition cycle.

When you want to reduce speed on cruise, you could use the '-' button or, cruise off and when reduced to desire speed, press + button 3 times to set that speed as cruise speed.

When you want to reduce speed on cruise, you could use the '-' button or, cruise off and when reduced to desire speed, press + button 3 times to set that speed as cruise speed.

Why press 3 times? It works with just a single long press for me. The advantage with method 1 is that you will probably get better FE since it increases the speed optimally, as compared to a heavy foot. Yeah, the clicks can be irritating.

Why press 3 times? It works with just a single long press for me. The advantage with method 1 is that you will probably get better FE since it increases the speed optimally, as compared to a heavy foot. Yeah, the clicks can be irritating.

why 3 times - well, if you are not using option 1, going with option 2, to set the cruise at the increased speed, press 3 times.

optimal increase with single press, yes that depends on ones need to speed up. accelerating faster is not always heavy foot

Folks, has anybody come across a rattling sound near passenger front door while moving from a standstill or after negotiating a speed breaker. I am facing this sound as I move the vehicle from standstill or in 2nd gear after crossing a speed breaker. It will be there for couple of seconds and once the car gains momentum it disappears. Any help will be appreciated! Thanks in advance.